This page should provide prospective students and other interested parties with the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Econometrics Track of the Master of Statistics Program. If your question is not located in this FAQ, please check the links to the right as well as elsewhere on the website. If you cannot find the information you need please contact the Master of Statistics Program Secretary.

What are the pre-requisistes for admission?

Applicant must have taken the GRE or GMAT
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Complete ECON 4010 and ECON 4020
2 semesters of calculus
2 semesters of basic statistics
International applicants must also include official TOEFL scores

How long does it take to complete the Econometrics coursework?

It usually takes students in the Econometrics Track 5 semesters to complete the program.

How many faculty are associated with the Econometrics track?

There are currently 8 faculty members from the Department of Economics who work closely with Econometrics students.

What kind of financial assistance is available to Econometrics students?

The Department of Economics supports a few graduate students as teaching assistants for their courses. The students apply directly to the Department of Economics. Please visit the fund request page for more information.

Other financial assistance may be available through sources external to the MStat program. For applications and other information visit www.sa.utah.edu/finance/

What can I do with an m.stat. in EConometrics?

The paths taken by Econometrics graduates are varied, and include the following areas:

• Applied statistics relating to economic theory and forecasting